Courtyards-wells, grand and quiet streets of St. Petersburg

We will take a walk along the quiet and cozy streets of St. Petersburg and along the unique system of courtyards-wells of the historical part of the city. You will plunge into the history of profitable houses that appeared at the height of the Industrial Revolution of the 2nd half of the 19th century, their owners and famous tenants.

We will see open and closed courtyards, what St. Petersburg playgrounds look like, a yard of an ordinary school and elevators.

We will learn how to read unique Suprematist paintings of the St. Petersburg sky and distinguish "entrances" from "pride", "stairs" and "l / k", "black entrances", and also look into some of them.

Excursion programme:

• Atmospheric walk in the area of St. m. Vladimir and Dostoevskaya, as well as the cult "Five Corners" with a story about their history.
• Inspection of more than 20 courtyards-wells, some of which form complex courtyard systems.
• Visit 1-2 fronts.
• Promenade along the street, where you should drink and along the river without a name.
• Make a wish at the fountain for horses.

You will know:

• About the history of profitable houses, and how their residents live today.
• On the emergence of a purely Petersburg phenomenon - courtyards-wells.
• The origin of street names on our way.
• Why in the historical center of the city "entrances" are called differently.
• What role did janitors and chimney sweeps play in yard stories.
• What are worm arches, firewalls and semi-detached houses?
• How to distinguish the houses of owners of wealthy and not so.
• Where is the elevator for 1.5 people?
• And much more.

I'll show you.

• The house in which Sergey Dovlatov, Arkady Raikin and Alexander Kuprin lived.
• The legendary courthouse.
• Courtyards where the films “Winter Cherry”, “Gangster Petersburg”, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson” were filmed, as well as the cult “Brother”.
• Court graffiti.
• One of the main restaurant streets of Russia and Europe, where 40 houses have more than 50 cafes, bars and restaurants.
• The location associated with the murder of the lieutenant governor during the "Dashing 90s".
• And much more.

For who?

• The tour will be equally interesting to those who were in St. Petersburg for the first time, and those who come here not for the first time!
• Those who like to explore the city during leisurely walks.
• For those who want to see Petrov from the inside out.
• Those who want to get a little nervous.
• Fans of unique angles for photos.

What experience will you get?

• A little surprise present awaits you.
• I will take beautiful photos on my or your phone. Free.
• I will give “appearances and passwords” of non-trivial places that are definitely worth visiting in the “Five Corners” area.
• You will visit a bright excursion from a licensed cheerful guide. My St. Petersburg is always in sunny colors and only with positive emotions!

What to bring with you:

• comfortable shoes,
• clothes for the season (in cool times, dress warmer, cold wind, rain is possible),
  neatness and respectful attitude to architectural monuments and their inhabitants.

Place of the beginning of the tour: at Vladimirskaya station (Forge Lane, 1), at the exit from the metro.

• services of a professional cheerful guide,
• Gift from the guide,
• Improve your mood.